Sam joined DraftKings in 2025 following five years with Sports Illustrated’s “On SI” network. He has covered the UCLA Bruins, New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Rays, MLB, MiLB and NBA, on top of earning awards from the Society of Professional Journalists and College Media Association during his time as a student at UCLA.
There are few feelings quite as crushing as missing a parlay by one pick, especially in Week 1 of the NFL season. Instead of starting the year by cashing in on a big ticket, you are left wondering what could have been. Well, DraftKings Sportsbook offered a Ghost Leg promotion on Sunday, giving bettors a […]
September 8, 2025
With NFL action finally kicking off, a handful of players have already endeared themselves to DraftKings Pick6 competitors. Whether the players themselves came in above or below their projected lines, there were winners on all sides. Every week, we’ll be taking a look at which players and plays helped the most NFL Pick6 lineups. All […]
September 8, 2025
Before you set your fantasy football lineups for your upcoming matchup, it’s time to take a look back at which players performed the best in Week 1. Jalen Hurts and Javonte Williams were the biggest standouts in the opener on Thursday, while Patrick Mahomes and Quentin Johnston starred in Brazil on Friday. Then, once the […]
September 8, 2025
The 2025 NFL regular season is over, meaning the NFL awards races are in the hands of the voters. The field of nearly 1,700 active players eligible to collect some individual hardware has effectively been narrowed down to a small handful. While the playoffs get underway, battles for MVP, Offensive Player of the Year and […]
September 4, 2025
It has been over 12 years since The Office concluded its ninth and final season, but the show has remained as popular and beloved as ever thanks to its dominance on streaming. Rather than continuing the stories of Jim, Pam or Dwight, however, the creators of the show have returned with a spinoff called The […]
September 3, 2025
Season 2 of Peacemaker is back in full swing, with episode 2 seemingly setting up the journey ahead for John Cena’s title character. Thanks to the multiversal shenanigans and proximity to the blockbuster Superman movie, it seems like every episode will be important to James Gunn’s rebooted DC Universe moving forward. So as you carve […]
September 3, 2025
When you go to set your fantasy football lineup each week, any extra piece of data could make the difference. Most platforms provide how a player’s position typically performs against their upcoming opponent, which is one of the more significant factors in regards to start/sit decisions. Where that game takes place could matter too, though, […]
September 2, 2025
Two years, eight months and two weeks after the premiere of season 1, Wednesday finally made its return in August. The viral hit from the mind of Tim Burton overcame the writers and actors strikes of 2023, Jenna Ortega’s jam-packed schedule and the ever-changing streaming landscape to make another big impact when season 2 began, […]
September 2, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles rode their all-around dominance to a second Super Bowl in eight years in 2024. Naturally, the biggest question left for them to answer is whether or not they can defend their position on the mountaintop. Even as their defense undergoes some major changes, virtually the entire offense is running it back. The […]
August 28, 2025
John Cena is back as Peacemaker in the first live-action TV show of James Gunn’s rebooted DC Universe. Coming off the heels of a blockbuster hit in Superman, season 2 is looking to keep the momentum going — even if it is targeting a far more mature audience. Still, Peacemaker has set itself up to […]
August 27, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs fell short on the biggest stage last February, spoiling their shot at a three-peat. Now, it’s time to see if that loss is a bump in the road or the beginning of the end for the Chiefs’ dynasty. Patrick Mahomes is about to enter his 30s. Travis Kelce is turning 36 […]
August 27, 2025